Leeds United Chat • Burnley v Leeds Utd Match Thread
Burnley v Leeds Utd
Saturday 15th May @12:30 | Turf Moor
Leeds make the short trip across the Pennines to face a recently rejuvenated Burnley side, who have netted seven times in three games. The credit for the recent turnaround can mainly be attributed to a player Leeds fans know all too well.
Chris Wood scored 41 times in 83 appearances for the Whites over a two year spell, before the lure of the Premiership got too much for the New Zealand International. Since signing for the Clarets four years ago Wood has been consistent, but has not set the World on fire - until now....
The in form hit man has scored five times in the last three games, bringing his total for the season up to twelve, three less than Bamford. Those of us that remember Wood, know he is a striker who thrives on confidence. The Whites will need to very cautious of any Burley set pieces!
Leeds have no new injury concerns. As we know, Bielsa does not like meddling with the team sheet unless he absolutely has to, let alone after destroying Spurs 3-1 last weekend. It is expected that Cooper, Phillips, Rodrigo and Raphinha will all start on the bench.
Burnley too, are unlikely to change a winning team. As well as Wood, Charlie Taylor will face his old club, whilst shot stopper Nick Pope will be preferred over former academy ace Bailey Peacock Farrell.